Finger Technique

Want great fingure technique? No problem, if you do these things, you’ll have great technique in just a few years!

1. Your fingers never leave the keys

2. None of your knuckles collapse

3. All of your connections are clean

4. When you lift a finger, only life it enough to complete open the key - no more

5. When you lower a finger, lower it just enough to gently close the key

6. Imagine that the flute is an extension of yourself. You can imagine that the keys are just extensions of your fingers.

7. Always use a gentle touch

8. Try to relax your entire upper body

9. Play from your core – not “from” your fingers, your arms, or even your mouth

10. Use the opposing muscles to control your movements, but without tension